Description
This Honey Mustard Salmon in Foil recipe offers a flavorful, easy-to-make baked salmon dish perfect for a healthy dinner. Tender salmon fillets are coated with a tangy and sweet honey mustard sauce, then sealed in foil packets and baked to perfection, ensuring moist and flaky results. Garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, this meal is both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Sauce
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Place each salmon fillet on a large piece of aluminum foil, ensuring there is enough foil to completely wrap the fillet. Spoon the honey mustard sauce evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Seal Packets: Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon fillets and seal tightly to create packets that will steam the fish while baking.
- Bake Salmon: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully open the foil packets, garnish the salmon with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices, then serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweet flavor.
- For enhanced taste, marinate the salmon in the honey mustard sauce for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- This recipe can also be adapted for grilling by cooking the foil packets over medium heat.
